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Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Riverbank Cave

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Vincent Lau
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This page outlines all the wild Pokémon you can encounter in the Riverbank Cave hideaways.

Icon Description Number of
pokemon_bdsp_icon_riverbank.jpg A cross between a Grassland and Fountainspring Cave. 3

Wild Pokémon

Available From the Start

Pokémon Type Notes
399.png"Bidoof" IconBidoof pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
406.png"Budew" IconBudew pokemon_bdsp_grass17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
418.png"Buizel" IconBuizel pokemon_bdsp_water17.png -
427.png"Buneary" IconBuneary pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
268.png"Cascoon" IconCascoon pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png Shining Pearl only
453.png"Croagunk" IconCroagunk pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_fighting17.png -
401.png"Kricketot" IconKricketot pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -
198.png"Murkrow" IconMurkrow pokemon_bdsp_dark17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only
54.png"Psyduck" IconPsyduck pokemon_bdsp_water17.png -
266.png"Silcoon" IconSilcoon pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png Brilliant Diamond only
265.png"Wurmple" IconWurmple pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png -

Rare Spawns

Pokémon Type Notes
108.png"Lickitung" IconLickitung pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
127.png"Pinsir" IconPinsir pokemon_bdsp_bug17.png Shining Pearl only
123.png"Scyther" IconScyther pokemon_bdsp_bug17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png Brilliant Diamond only

Available After Obtaining Strength

Pokémon Type Notes
339.png"Barboach" IconBarboach pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
400.png"Bibarel" IconBibarel pokemon_bdsp_normal17.pngpokemon_bdsp_water17.png -
163.png"Hoothoot" IconHoothoot pokemon_bdsp_normal17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
435.png"Skuntank" IconSkuntank pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Brilliant Diamond only
434.png"Stunky" IconStunky pokemon_bdsp_poison17.pngpokemon_bdsp_dark17.png Brilliant Diamond only

Available After Obtaining Defog

Pokémon Type Notes
446.png"Munchlax" IconMunchlax pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png -
432.png"Purugly" IconPurugly pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Shining Pearl only
278.png"Wingull" IconWingull pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -

Available After Icicle Badge

Pokémon Type Notes
443.png"Gible" IconGible pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
431.png"Glameow" IconGlameow pokemon_bdsp_normal17.png Shining Pearl only
279.png"Pelipper" IconPelipper pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
72.png"Tentacool" IconTentacool pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -
73.png"Tentacruel" IconTentacruel pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_poison17.png -

Available After Obtaining Waterfall

Pokémon Type Notes
444.png"Gabite" IconGabite pokemon_bdsp_dragon17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -
458.png"Mantyke" IconMantyke pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_flying17.png -
224.png"Octillery" IconOctillery pokemon_bdsp_water17.png -
340.png"Whiscash" IconWhiscash pokemon_bdsp_water17.pngpokemon_bdsp_ground17.png -

Available After National Pokédex

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    29 October 2021
  • Last Updated
    23 April 2022
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This strategy guide for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl contains all the information Pokémon trainers will need to complete the game and catch every single Pokémon!

In this remake of the classic Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, you’ll journey through the mystical Sinnoh region to become a Pokémon master. Along the way, you’ll confront the scheming Team Galactic and witness the awesome power of the Legendary Dialga or Palkia.

Currently included in our guide:

The following will be available via free updates to our guide:

  • A complete walkthrough of the main story and postgame.
  • A full guide for Super Contest Shows.
    • How to cook the best quality Poffins.
  • Explanation of advanced mechanics, such as IVs and EVs.
  • A detailed Sinnoh region Pokédex.

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